Deribit Block Option Trade Heatmap Tracker

This Python script visualizes the flow of block option trades on Deribit for BTC or ETH using a heatmap. It fetches historical trade data, processes it, and generates a heatmap to analyze trade flows based on maturity and strike prices.

Usage

1. Initialization: Create an instance of the HeatMap class:

Copy to Clipboardfrom option_flows import HeatMap heatmap = HeatMap(asset='BTC', lookback_hours=24)

• asset: The cryptocurrency asset, either ‘BTC’ or ‘ETH’. • lookback_hours: The number of hours to look back for trades.

2. Generating the Heatmap:

Copy to Clipboardheatmap.plot_data()

This method fetches the data, cleans it, and plots the heatmap. The heatmap shows option trade flows with maturity dates on the y-axis and strike prices on the x-axis. The blue vertical line represents the strike closest to the current price of the asset. Lastly, the script saves a heatmap image visualizing the trade flows during the specified lookback period.

Examples

Example 1: Bitcoin 24-Hour Trade Flow

Copy to Clipboardbtc_heatmap = HeatMap(asset='BTC', lookback_hours=24) btc_heatmap.plot_data()

Generates and saves a heatmap for Bitcoin option block trades over the past 24 hours.

Example 2: Ethereum 48-Hour Trade Flow

Copy to Clipboardeth_heatmap = HeatMap(asset='ETH', lookback_hours=12) eth_heatmap.plot_data()

Generates and saves a heatmap for Ethereum option block trades over the past 12 hours.

Dependencies

To use the HeatMap class, ensure you have the following Python libraries installed. You can install all required dependencies via pip with this command:

Copy to Clipboardpip install pandas numpy requests matplotlib seaborn

Conclusion

This script provides an insightful visualization of the block option trades on Deribit for BTC and ETH, aiding in the analysis of market trends and trader behavior.

Download the Python files here, or visit the GitHub page here.